Teachers Detained During Unity March on Teacher's Day

Around 30 teachers were detained by police in Central Delhi's Mandi House while protesting against NEP 2020, paper leaks, and the scuttling of reservations. The protest, organized by various university associations, sought to march from Mandi House to Jantar Mantar. Students from multiple universities continued the protest at Jantar Mantar.

Approximately 30 teachers were detained by police in Central Delhi's Mandi House area during a unity march in protest of several issues including the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020, examination paper leaks, and the erosion of reservations in educational institutions.

On Teacher's Day, associations from various central and state universities organized a march from Mandi House to Jantar Mantar, joining forces with students. According to a senior police officer, detentions were made when teachers attempted to move towards the Embassy area, despite being allowed to stage a protest at Jantar Mantar.

The Federation of Central University Teachers Associations (FEDCUTA) claimed its members, including president Moushumi Basu and former presidents Nandita Narain, D.K. Lobiyal, and Rajib Ray, were forcibly detained and taken to Kapashera Police Station. Student groups from universities like Jawaharlal Nehru University, Ambedkar University, and Delhi University maintained the protest at Jantar Mantar, condemning police actions and raising awareness around their issues.

(With inputs from agencies.)